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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
  1. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  2. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  10. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  11. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  12. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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